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The drop-off site at the old Rona store in Bayers Lake for donations to support Syrian refugees is closing because there are now more than enough items for the newcomers.

"It's a good thing and if you look around here you can see why. The generosity of Nova Scotians has been amazing," said Gerry Mills, director of operations for the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia.

Mills says ISANS will be collecting financial donations through their website, as well as gift cards.

"Grocery cards would be really useful to be able to give to each family one when they arrive," she said.

"I just think that we're very lucky here in Canada. I could be one of the refugees and what I would feel like if I needed things like these people do," said Price.

Sulaiman Al-Isawi, 17, spent the day volunteering too. He knows what it's like to be a newcomer. His family immigrated to Canada from Iraq.

"I like to help people. I'm happy to help people. I'm Muslim and it's my job to help people," he said.

Other non-profits to benefit

The province says more than 5,000 people dropped off donations. (CBC)

Mills said anything that isn't used will be given to other non-profits.

"If charities are interested, the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration, if charities call there, they can list their name and information will be provided to them on when the stuff is accessible," said Mills.

"We understand refugees are in the media right now. We have not received this kind of response to the refugees probably since the Vietnamese situation."

There were plenty of donors dropping off some last minute items. Ella, Ireland and Brendan McDonald hope kids their age will get some enjoyment out of what they brought.

"My bike is fairly new," said Ireland McDonald. "It's in good shape so we thought we would bring it here. I hope somebody younger than me sees it and is like, 'Oh an opportunity, a new bike.'"

"I had some shirts and clothing that was getting too small for me and a lot of it was fairly new. I hope a boy my age or less will get it," said Brendan McDonald.

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